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2014 Map of Trafford

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Trafford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Locust Fork and its various tributaries, including Kelly Cr and Gurley Cr, define the drainage patterns of this corner of the Alabama mineral belt. The landscape is marked by the distinct ridges of Sand Mountain and Sand Ridge, creating natural bottlenecks like Gurley Creek Gap and the geologic formation known as The Narrows. This topography heavily influenced early settlement and transport, with the Blount and Jefferson County line bisecting the map and directing the placement of rural connectors like Deans Ferry Rd.

Family history and early community centers are anchored by several notable burying grounds, such as Vandiver Cem and Lilly Chapel Cem near the County Line label. Scattered settlements like Lehigh, Trafford, and Masseyline reflect the area's rural character. Evidence of the local rail economy persists in the street names of Village Springs, where E Railroad St and Railroad Ave trace the historical path of industry through the valley.